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Plain Peace: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal, And Plain Peace (A Daughters of the Promise Novel #6)
by Beth WisemanAnna loves the grandfather who raised her, but his strict adherence to the Ordnung is scaring away any boy who might be interested in her--except newcomer Jacob. Under normal circumstances Anna Byler would have her choice of any of the young men in her Amish community. But because of the strict rules enforced by her grandfather, the bishop, the available suitors are afraid to court her. Then handsome Jacob Hostetler moves to Paradise and decides Anna is worth the challenge.Anna sees that the bishop's legalism is dividing the community and even risking the lives of its members--but her grandfather doesn't. When she is forced to deception in order to pursue her dream of marriage and family with Jacob, Anna feels her own faith slipping. If only she could get her grandmother to help her stand up to the bishop. ButMammi is keeping secrets of her own.Anna wants to honor her grandparents, the two most important people in her life, but her heart is divided by the rules that guide their little Amish community and the growing love she has for Jacob. How can she be true to both?
Plain Perfect & Quaker Summer 2in1
by Beth WisemanIncludes two books authored by Beth Wiseman and Lisa Samson: Plain Perfect and Quaker Summer.
Plain Promise (The Daughters of the Promise Novels #4)
by Beth WisemanSadie Always Believed in GodÆs Promises. But Can She Really Trust His Heart?Young Amish widow, Sadie Fisher, leads a simple life in the quiet countryside of Lancaster County selling Amish goods to a steady stream of tourists. Though it is a good life, lately sheÆs wondered if it is GodÆs will for her to remain without a husband and a family.Winters can be brutally cold and lonely in Pennsylvania, so Sadie rejoices when a renter signs up for a three month stay in her guest cottage. But when wealthy, impulsive Englischer Kade Saunders arrives, she isnÆt sure she wants him around that long. Sadie feels the stress of the bishopÆs watchful eye, expecting her to act in accordance with the Ordnung, the understood behavior by which the Amish live. To complicate things, Kade is soon surprised with sole custody of a child he barely knowsùhis five-year-old autistic son, Tyler.Sadie and young Tyler form an immediate connection. As she grows to love and understand this exceptional child, her feelings for Kade grow into something that both terrifies and exhilarates her. And while Kade seems to feel the attraction to her as well, their worlds couldnÆt be farther apart.Sadie must stay true to her Amish roots, but denying the love she feels is impossible. Could it be that God has the improbable in store for Sadie? And will she have the faith to step into a love bigger than sheÆs ever dreamed possible?
Plain Proposal: Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal (The Daughters of the Promise Novels #5)
by Beth WisemanThe man she loves wants to leave the Amish faith. But can she really leave her life behind?"Whatever he chooses, I'm going with him."Miriam Raber enjoys life in her Old Order Amish community, and she is hopeful that Saul Fisher will propose to her soon. But when Saul starts talking about leaving the only world either of them has ever known, Miriam imagines what her life might look like as an Englischer. One thing she knows for certain, she loves Saul and feels he&’s the one God has chosen for her. But Saul&’s indecision has come at an inconvenient time as Miriam is noticing advances from Jesse Dienner, a man she went to school with and who wants to marry.Complicating matters is the arrival of Miriam&’s cousin, Shelby, a worldly Englisch girl sent to live with Miriam&’s family following trouble back home.Who will Miriam choose a life with—and who will choose to stay in the Old Order Amish community? Sweet Amish romance, part of the Daughters of the Promise seriesBook One: Plain Perfect, Book Two: Plain Pursuit, Book Three: Plain Promise, Book Four: Plain Paradise, Book Five: Plain Proposal, Book 6: Plain PeaceBook length: approximately 90,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Plain Pursuit: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal, Plain Peace (The Daughters of the Promise Novels #Bk. 2)
by Beth WisemanCarley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her.Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend LillianÆs family on their farm deep in Amish country. SheÆll get an article out of the visitùand maybe some of LillianÆs newfound peace will somehow rub off on her.Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and SamuelÆs son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene.As DavidÆs condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boyÆs life. Carley is caught in the middleùdrawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisisùand confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing . . . and what to do when sheÆs pursued by a love she never expected.
Rooted in Love
by Beth WisemanGardens are a place to rest, to draw near, and to heal. Rosemary Lantz is doing her best to run her family's household. She excels at all her tasks except one: gardening. Saul Petersheim has pursued Rosemary for years, but Rosemary keeps turning him down. What Saul doesn't know is that she has good reason--something no one can know--especially not him.
Seek Me with All Your Heart: Seek Me With All Your Heart, The Wonder Of Your Love, His Love Endures Forever (The Land of Canaan Novels #1)
by Beth WisemanWhat would cause the Amish to move to Colorado, leaving family and friends behind?Some Amish are making the trek to Colorado for cheaper land. Others are fleeing strict bishops with long memories.For Emily Detweiler and her family, the move is more personal. Tragedy struck Emily in Ohio, shaking loose everything she believed was firm, including her faith. Her family took the bold step of leaving Ohio to resettle in a small Amish community in Canaan, Colorado, where they hope the distance will help erase painful memories.David Stoltzfus's family moved to Colorado for reasons he doesn't understand. But Canaan is turning out to be something other than the promised land they all anticipated. Fearing that a health condition will cut his life short, David plans to return home to Paradise, Pennsylvania, as soon as he can. But then he meets Emily, who stirs feelings in his heart despite his apprehension about the future.Emily's growing love for David surprises her, but she fears that he will find out the truth about her past and reject her. But what if the truth is that they are made for each other? And that God longs to give them the desires of their hearts if only they will seek Him first?
The Amish Journey Novels: Hearts in Harmony, Listening to Love, A Beautiful Arrangement (Amish Journey)
by Beth WisemanAll three novels from bestselling author Beth Wiseman's Amish Journey series together in one collection.Hearts in HarmonyMusical prodigy Levi Shetler hasn&’t touched a piano since he secretly played one many years ago. His strict Amish community forbids instruments or the singing of any music not in their approved songbook. One person knows Levi’s talents: Mary Hershberger, the girl who promised years ago to keep his secret. Mary comes from a more liberal district than Levi, and they realize that, despite their differences, they have a shared love of music—and a shared confusion about whether their talents are God-given gifts or temptations luring them into the Englisch world. Both Mary and Levi will need to reconcile what they love with what their hearts say is right. Listening to Love. Englischer Natalie Collins looks forward to Friday night suppers at Levi and Mary Shetler’s house every week: delicious food, wonderful conversation with her Amish friends, and, best of all, the presence of Levi’s older brother Lucas. Natalie and Lucas have become best friends despite their different backgrounds. They share a love of books, and he is teaching her about God in a way she can understand.But the closer they become, the more opinions everyone seems to have. Why can’t everyone understand that it’s possible to just be friends? When a terrifying accident happens, Natalie and Lucas are forced to confront their true feelings and decide if they can stay true to themselves and each other. A Beautiful ArrangementLydia still can’t believe that she is Mrs. Samuel Bontrager. Or that she is seventeen with a six-month-old daughter. As Baby Mattie grows fussier by the day, Lydia wonders how she will survive a lifetime of marriage to a man she doesn’t love—at least not in the way she wants. Samuel knows that he and Lydia did the right thing by marrying when Lydia became pregnant. He has even grown to love Lydia, though he never seems able to say the words out loud. What if she doesn’t love him back? Just as Samuel thinks Lydia might be softening to him, she gets involved in investigating the mysterious past of a local homeless woman—a curiosity that threatens to drive the couple further apart.
The Amish Matchmakers
by Beth WisemanThis Amish matchmaker is an expert at finding love for others, but will she find it for herself?Widowed sisters Esther and Lizzie are the town innkeepers—and the town matchmakers. But when a new tenant moves into a guest cottage at their Peony Inn, the sisters are shocked to discover that maybe this time, one of them might finally find a match of her own. Retired dentist Dr. Benjamin Stoltzfus has signed a six-month lease at the cottage—and gentle Esther and spirited Lizzie are in a surprising competition for the kind doctor&’s affections. Dr. Stoltzfus doesn&’t appear to be Amish, but his last name and his mysterious background have the sisters guessing—and open to the possibility of finding love again.Things really heat up when Benjamin&’s granddaughter, Mindy, comes to visit. Escaping her big-city life in Texas, Mindy has moved to Amish country to be closer to her grandfather and to embrace the simpler life she has longed for. But she&’s unprepared for what happens when an attractive young Amish man, who spends time at the inn helping out the widows, runs his lawnmower right into her little red sports car. Sure, Gabriel is cute and funny and nice—but can a romance between an Englisch girl and an Amish boy end well?As Mindy and Gabriel find themselves thrown together time after time, they forge a friendship and start making matchmaking plans of their own. Which sister would be better for Mindy&’s grandfather—Esther or Lizzie? And as the two young people put their energy into playing Cupid, it looks like love and the life they&’ve both dreamed of might also be finding them.Charming Amish romance featuring a later-in-life love triangleStand-alone novel, but returning to the world of The Amish Inn seriesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Amish Secrets Collection: Her Brother's Keeper, Love Bears All Things, Home All Along (An\amish Secrets Novel Ser.)
by Beth Wiseman<P>Three complete novels from beloved Amish author Beth Wiseman are now available in a low-priced, one-volume e-collection!<P>Her Brother’s KeeperCharlotte came to Amish country to find answers to the questions surrounding her brother’s death.<P> What she never expected to find was peace.<P>Love Bears All ThingsCould God be offering Charlotte a second chance at true love? Will Charlotte’s friends in the Amish community be able to show her the power of redemption and lead her home?<P>Home All AlongCharlotte has made a home for herself in Amish Country with Daniel. <P>But unforeseen events rock their fragile world and may move them even further away from the life they long for.<P> Will Charlotte and Daniel’s relationship succumb to the many pressures around them, or will their faith and the strong community around them allow them to weather the storms of their own lives in order to build a life together?
The Bookseller’s Promise (The Amish Bookstore Novels #1)
by Beth WisemanIn the first novel of Beth Wiseman&’s Amish Bookstore series, a rare, old book may hold answers to a present-day romance.Yvonne Wilson makes the trek from Texas to Indiana with just one goal in mind: to convince Amishman Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. But Jake is as strong-willed as Yvonne. On the eve of his grandfather&’s death, Jake vowed never to sell the book, and he intends to keep that promise. But he can&’t say more than that, having never read it and not knowing why it was so dear to his grossdaadi.Eva Graber has loved Jake since he hired her to work in his bookstore years ago, but he doesn&’t seem to notice she&’s blossomed into a beautiful woman. When Yvonne shows up and seems like she might turn Jake&’s eye, Eva suggests she and Jake should read the book together to find out what&’s so special about it.What happens after that surprises them all, and the book leads the trio deep into mysterious questions about life and death, love and loss, and the impenetrable purposes of God.Sweet contemporary Amish romancePart of the Amish Bookstore seriesBook 1: The Bookseller's PromiseBook 2: The Story of LoveBook 3: Hopefully Ever AfterBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Cedar Chest: An Amish Heirloom Novella (Amish Heirloom Novellas)
by Beth WisemanDecades after inheriting her great grandmother&’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents&’ decision to leave them hidden.
The Complete Daughters of the Promise Collection: Plain Perfect, Plain Pursuit, Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal, Plain Peace (A Daughters of the Promise Novel)
by Beth WisemanPlain PerfectOn the rolling plains of Lancaster County, PA, Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparents' house . . . and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she's turning to a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish to find herself. As she discards the distractions of her former life, she befriends the young boy working on her family's farm, and his attractive widowed father, Samuel Stoltzfus. Despite Lillian's best efforts, her feelings for Samuel--and his for her--deepen. Will Lillian find her faith in Plain living, or will she be forced to return to her former life?Plain PursuitCarley isn't there long when she meets Lillian's charming--but shunned--brother-in-law, Dr. Noah Stoltzfus. When Lillian's stepson is stricken with a life-threatening disease, Noah is forbidden to intervene, but he resolves to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley finds herself caught in the middle of her feelings for Noah and her loyalty to Lillian. And to further complicate matters, everyone around her is talking about God--a God she doesn't know and who appears to be punishing her for her past mistakes. When her hiatus is up, Carley must make a life-changing decision: stay and face the path that is set before her, or flee and leave the only love she's ever known.Plain PromiseWhen wealthy Englischer Kade Saunders rents her guest cottage for a month, Sadie's world is turned upside-down. Kade has a five-year old autistic son who is unexpectedly left in his permanent care. As Sadie's feelings for the child grow, so do her feelings for Kade. But is this man suitable for anything more than friendship?Plain ParadiseJosephine Dronberger was a scared teenager when she left her baby with an Old Order Amish couple. But seventeen years have passed and Josie longs to reconnect with her daughter. Linda--as the couple named the child--is promised to Stephen Ebersol, the bishop's grandson. They plan to marry in the fall. When her birth mother comes to Paradise, Linda is drawn to a world she's never known. Will the direction she's been heading since birth suddenly derail, and who will stand by her convictions--mother or daughter?Plain ProposalMiriam Raber enjoys life in her Old Order Amish community, and she is hopeful that Saul Fisher will propose to her soon. But when Saul starts talking about leaving the only world either of them has ever known, Miriam imagines what her life might look like as an Englischer. One thing she knows for certain, she loves Saul and feels he's the one God has chosen for her. But Saul's indecision has come at an inconvenient time as Miriam is noticing advances from Jesse Dienner, a man she went to school with and who wants to marry. Who will Miriam choose a life with--and who will choose to stay in the Old Order Amish community? Plain Peace Under normal circumstances, Anna Byler would have her choice of any of the young men in her Amish community. But because of the strict rules enforced by her grandfather, the bishop, the available suitors are afraid to court her. Then handsome Jacob Hostetler moves to Paradise and decides Anna is worth the challenge. Anna sees that the bishop's legalism is dividing the community and risking the lives of its members--but her grandfather doesn't. When she is forced to deception in order to pursue her dream of marriage and family with Jacob, Anna feels her own faith slipping. If only she could get her grandmother to help her stand up to the bishop. But Mammi is keeping secrets of her own. Anna wants to honor her grandparents, the two most important people in her life, but her heart is divided.
The Daughters of the Promise Collection: Plain Promise, Plain Paradise, Plain Proposal (A Daughters of the Promise Novel)
by Beth WisemanFrom best-selling novelist Beth Wiseman, three complete stories about living and loving plain in Lancaster CountyPlain Promise--Winters can be brutally cold and lonely in Pennsylvania. Young Amish widow Sadie Fisher rejoices when a renter leases her guest cottage. Kade Saunders turns out to be impulsive, frustrating, and attractive--but romance with an Englischer is forbidden according to the Ordnung. Soon Kade is surprised with custody of a child he barely knows--his five-year-old autistic son, Tyler. Though their worlds seem far apart, Sadie and Kade soon find their hearts warming in the depths of winter.Plain Paradise--Linda's Amish life seems like paradise. The bishop's grandson has been courting her and may propose soon. Then she discovers that she's adopted. Her birth mother, Josie, comes to town and Linda finds herself drawn to Josie's world. Meanwhile, Linda's adoptive parents and her Amish beau struggle to understand how this interruption could possibly be God's will. As new relationships begin and old ones are tested, no one's life will remain the same.Plain Proposal--Miriam Raber could have her pick of any bachelor in Lancaster County, but she only has eyes for Saul Fisher. Even when rumors circulate that he may leave the Amish community to pursue a once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship, Miriam makes a bold assertion: she will stand by him, whether he stays or goes. As Miriam and Saul consider leaving their lives behind, God starts revealing things to Miriam that make her think twice about what it means to be a Daughter of the Promise.
The Gift of Sisters: An Amish Celebrations Novella (Amish Celebrations Novellas)
by Beth WisemanHannah and Elizabeth are fraternal twins approaching their sixteenth birthday—a time when they will be allowed to spread their wings and enjoy their rumschpringe. The sisters couldn&’t be more different: Hannah is outgoing and beautiful, while Elizabeth is shy and withdrawn. And when newcomer Abraham Stoltzfus arrives in Lancaster County, both women fall head over heels for him, each fighting for his affections in their own ways and driving the sisters to turn on each other. Who will Abraham choose? And will Hannah and Elizabeth reunite after a devastating heartbreak?
The House that Love Built
by Beth WisemanBrooke has only loved one man, her late husband. Owen's rebuilding after a painful divorce. Can a mysterious house bring them together for a second chance at love?In the charming town of Smithville, Texas, Brooke Holloway is raising two young children on her own, supporting them by running the family hardware store. The last thing on her mind is falling in love. But she's intrigued when a stranger moves to town and buys the old Hadley mansion. She's always heard that house holds a secret--maybe even a treasure--and she can't wait to see inside. When she meets the new owner and they spend time together, she can't deny the attraction. Could God be giving her another chance at happiness? Or is she betraying her late husband's memory by even thinking that way?Owen Saunders bought the Hadley place to spite his cheating ex-wife. She'd always wanted to restore an old house in Smithville. Now he's going to do it without her. But if anything needs restoration, it is Owen's heart. Then he meets Brooke and her kids and finds himself tempted by love. Can he bring himself to trust a woman again?Throw an eccentric uncle into the mix, along with the town's teenage troublemaker, and even a finicky cat--and one thing becomes clear: God is bringing them all together for a reason.
The Land of Canaan Collection: Seek Me with All Your Heart, The Wonder of Your Love, His Love Endures Forever (A Land of Canaan Novel)
by Beth WisemanSeek Me With All Your HeartWhat would cause the Amish to move to Colorado, leaving family and friends behind?The Wonder of Your LoveKatie Ann lost the love of her life. Then God offers her a new beginning in Colorado.His Love Endures ForeverAn unplanned pregnancy. An absent father. Can love really endure all things?
The Promise
by Beth WisemanMallory Hammond is determined that no one will stand in the way of her goal--to save a life. She had that chance years ago, and she failed to take it, leaving her adrift and in search of the real meaning of her life. Finally, she meets a man online from a volatile corner of the world who offers her the chance to find that purpose. But she will have to leave everyone she loves behind in order to take it.Tate Webber has loved Mallory for many years. He understands that Mallory will never be happy with him until her deepest heart's desire is satisfied. When Mallory decides to travel across the world to fulfill her dreams, Tate begs her not to go but tries to give her the space she needs. Mallory embarks on her dangerous journey only to discover how swiftly and easily promises can be broken. And Mallory can only pray that she will make it out alive. Inspired by actual events, The Promise is a riveting love story that asks the question: how far will we go for love? "Takes readers to a place where promises mean something very different than expected, and where her protagonist realizes that the life that needs saving is her own. . . . Wiseman draws readers into a world of deception, danger, and defiance. Readers will feel the anguish of Mallory's loved ones as they pray for her to make it home." --Booklist
The Story of Love: An Amish Christmas Bakery Story (The Amish Bookstore Novels #2)
by Beth WisemanThey come from different backgrounds . . . But are they destined to write a new chapter together?With little left to tie her to her home state of Texas and yearning for a slower life, Yvonne Wilson jumps at the chance to shake things up with a move to Montgomery, Indiana. A dream job awaits her—managing an Amish bookstore for her good friends Jake and Eva. Besides the slow-paced setting and the comfort of beloved books, Yvonne hopes the change will help distract her from the emptiness she feels after the death of her fiancé.No longer a part of the Amish community but still a resident of Montgomery, Abraham Byler finds himself in over his head with his job as a police officer combined with a new but fast-moving relationship with the wealthy and aggressive New York native Brianna Stone. When Abraham realizes that his old crush Yvonne is back in town, he&’s not just in over his head—he suddenly finds himself head over heels for Yvonne—and in hot water with Brianna.When the violence of police work comes up against his pacifist upbringing, Abraham is forced to question his original decision to leave the Amish faith for his career. Meanwhile, Yvonne is asking her own questions about why she feels such a deep peace in Montgomery—and how much that feeling has to do with Abraham and how much has to do with the workings of her own heart.&“This compelling unpredictable romance between two strong characters with complicated lives plays out beautifully, one unexpected turn after another.&” —Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling author of Amish romanceSweet contemporary Amish romanceBook 1: The Bookseller's Promise; Book 2: The Story of Love; Book 3: Hopefully Ever AfterBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Wonder of Your Love: Seek Me With All Your Heart, The Wonder Of Your Love, His Love Endures Forever (The Land of Canaan Novels #2)
by Beth WisemanKatie Ann lost the love of her life. Then God offers her a new beginning in Colorado.Katie Ann Stolzfus lives in the small Amish community of Canaan, Colorado. At forty she is widowed and raising her first child. But baby Jonas will never know his father, and Katie Ann wonders if her Heavenly Father hasn't forgotten about her as well. Is it really God's plan for her to be a single parent?Eli Detweiler has come to Canaan for a wedding and a long vacation. Having raised six children following the death of his young wife, Eli is finally an empty-nester. He's enjoying the slower pace of having no one to care for but himself.When Katie Ann and Eli meet, there is an instant connection. Yet as strong as the attraction is, they both acknowledge that a romance would never work. He is done parenting, while she has just begun.But as their friendship slowly blossoms into feelings that are as frightening as they are intoxicating, Katie Ann and Eli question if the plans they made for themselves are in line with God's plans.Can Katie Ann entrust her heart to another man, and rediscover the wonder of God's love?
Under the Harvest Moon: An Amish Harvest Novella (Amish Harvest Novellas)
by Beth WisemanCan Brock and Naomi harvest a second chance for love?When Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. As a sinister presence begins to threaten Naomi, Brock seeks to prove himself trustworthy while struggling with growing feelings for Naomi and her children. Will God open Naomi&’s heart—and give Brock his own second chance at love?
When Christmas Comes Again: An Amish Second Christmas Novella
by Beth WisemanKatherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store.
When Love Returns: An Amish Homecoming Story (Amish Homecoming Stories)
by Beth WisemanAn Amish Homecoming story from bestselling author Beth Wiseman.Hurricane Harvey forces Sarah Zook to return to the home she fled six years ago when she couldn&’t face her stern parents&’ reaction to her unplanned pregnancy. Upon her return, Abram King can think of nothing but the pain she caused him—until he meets Sarah&’s daughter and realizes that he never really stopped loving Sarah. Sarah and Abram must find a way to face the truth of their past so they can rekindle their first love.
Winter Kisses
by Beth WisemanThree generations of Stoltzfus women are all living under the same roof. At twenty-five, Naomi has never been married, and both her mother, Barbara, and her grandmother, Ruth, have recently been widowed. Each nursing broken or lonely hearts, they also each have potential suitors. When a storm on Christmas Eve forces the three couples to take shelter in the basement of the Stotlzfus homestead, secrets are revealed, hearts are opened, and all three potential grooms drop to their knees for very different reasons—a proposal, a prayer, and an epiphany.
Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction
by Beth WilliamsonThis Very Short Introduction decodes the key themes, signs, and symbols found l in Christian art: the Eucharist, the image of the Crucifixion, the Virgin Mary, the Saints, Old and New Testament narrative imagery, and iconography. It also explores the theological and historical background of Christian imagery, from the devotional works of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, to the twenty first century. Williamson uses examples from, among others, Cimabue, Michelangelo, and Rosetti. She concludes by outlining the co-existence in contemporary "post-Christian" culture of the deliberately controversial works of artists such as Andres Serrano and Chris Ofili, alongside the consciously devotional works of those such as Eric Gill and Peter Blake.